Just last week I said that wine festivals have a shelf life. (Read more) The same is often true about wine fairs, but one that has stood the test of time, is ProWein. Established in 1994, this German-based global drinks trade initiative jus...
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How do you keep the economy of a tourism focused area alive in the off-season? You create a reason for people to come. According to a recent Wesgro analysis of Wine Tourism in the Western Cape, 81% of wine farms, tour operators and other wi...
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Big news this week was that, after nearly 18 months since announcing its intentions, Heineken and Distell finally received merger approval from the Competition Tribunal. (Read more) Competition in the market place is supposed to be a good t...
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Authenticity is a buzz word in tourism today. For many travellers and holiday makers, it is about having a once-in-a-lifetime experience or gaining an emotional connection with cultures and nature. Although adventurous travellers might choo...
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Balance is a very important concept and in wine, even the positives aren't positive when there's no balance. But how important is balance in a budget? Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2023 Budget is generally considered to be balanced, b...
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